vanguard

• Nom désignant la partie la plus avancée d'un mouvement ou d'un domaine, souvent employé pour qualifier une position de tête dans l'innovation ou le progrès, ou la troupe qui marche en tête d'une armée.

A noun referring to the forefront of a movement or field, often describing the leading position in innovation or advancement, or the front part of an advancing army.

1. Military leading unitC1formal

   The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force, positioned ahead of the main body.

   Avant-garde militaire

   • The vanguard scouted the terrain ahead of the main army.
   • The general ordered the vanguard to secure the bridge.
   • The vanguard was the first to encounter enemy resistance.

   Synonymespointspearhead

   Antonymesrearrearguard

2. Innovative groupC1formalart

   A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas, especially in the arts.

   Avant-garde (groupe innovant)

   • The Bauhaus school was the vanguard of modern design.
   • These artists are considered the vanguard of the contemporary art movement.
   • The vanguard of the literary scene often challenges traditional forms.

   Synonymesavant-gardeforefrontfront lineleading edgespearhead

   Antonymesfollowerlaggardrearguard

3. Leading positionC1formal

   The foremost position in a movement or field, representing the highest level of advancement or importance.

   avant-garde

   • The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
   • She has always been in the vanguard of social reform.
   • The university is in the vanguard of medical research.

   Synonymesavant-gardecutting edgeforefrontfrontfront lineleadspearheadvan

   Antonymesrearrearguardtail